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Vanishing Son

TV·1994–1995·2 seasons, 17 episodes·Syndication·Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama·44m·Created by Rob Cohen

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Vanishing Son is a short-lived syndicated action television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. Starting as a series of four made for television movies in 1994, the series debuted on January 16, 1995. Vanishing Son I, Vanishing Son II, Vanishing Son III, and Vanishing Son IV, were aired on February 28, July 18, July 25, and October 10, 1994, respectively. The series was ground-breaking for the casting of an Asian male in an attractive leading-man role.

Cast

Russell Wong
Russell WongJian-Wa ChangStephanie NiznikStephanie NiznikAgent Judith Phillips
Jason Leland Adams
Jason Leland AdamsAgent Dan SandlerChi Muoi LoChi Muoi LoWago Chang

Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1994Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Vanishing SonFebruary 28, 1994—
  2. S01E02The KlansmanJuly 18, 1994—
  3. S01E03Dragon HeadJuly 25, 1994—
  4. S01E04AncestorsOctober 10, 1994—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0213Episodes1995Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Dance of the DustJanuary 16, 1995—
  2. S02E02Holy GhostsJanuary 23, 1995—
  3. S02E03Birds of ParadiseJanuary 30, 1995—
  4. S02E04Single FlameFebruary 6, 1995—
  5. S02E05Sweet SixteenFebruary 13, 1995—
  6. S02E06Miracle Under 34th StreetFebruary 20, 1995—
  7. S02E07Runaway HeartsFebruary 27, 1995—
  8. S02E08Lock and Load, BabeMarch 6, 1995—
  9. S02E09Two Guys with GunsMarch 13, 1995—
  10. S02E10Win, Place or DeadMarch 20, 1995—
  11. S02E11Jersey GirlApril 24, 1995—
  12. S02E12Long Ago and Far AwayMay 1, 1995—
  13. S02E13Land of the FreeMay 8, 1995—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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